Bombshell lawsuit takes a new turn

The bombshell lawsuit that could upend the U.S. real estate industry has been amended, adding more plaintiffs and defendants and emphasizing the role commissions play in steering buyers and raising costs for sellers. Continue reading

1990s portal Realhub says it will relaunch with millions of global listings

Realhub further claims on its website that it will have 7 million homes listed from 22 countries at the time of the relaunch. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: You do you, regardless of what people say

In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, co-founder of RETV and Small Town Agents and Hanover, Pennsylvania, agent Colin Cameron. Continue reading

No agent, no problem? Redefy launches DIY flat-fee listing platform

Flat-fee real estate brokerage Redefy wants to make it easier for homesellers to list their home without the help of a real estate agent.  Continue reading

Luxury California brokerage Willis Allen launches new tech platform

The platform, dubbed WAREhouse, is designed to increase the productivity of the independent brokerage’s more than 150 agents. Continue reading

What professionals make the best recruits (and how to find them)

While most people vacation during the summertime, right now is the best time of year to recruit some of the most dependable and profitable agents you can hire. Who are those people? Find out here. Continue reading

How market share is creating competitive superpowers in real estate

Explosive growth is on the horizon for the brokerage — or group of brokerages — that cracks the market-share code first. Continue reading

5 local ways to compete with big tech

No matter what digital tools you use, you’re probably not keeping up with the big-boy-backed tech. But there are some things that we “smaller guys” on the ground can do that these major players can’t. It’s time to focus on community building. Here’s ho… Continue reading

5 outdated seller beliefs agents should debunk

Any seller who has not sold a home in the past five years is in for a shock: Everything they thought they knew about selling a home has changed. Sellers who do not understand the new rules of engagement can easily make costly mistakes and jeopardize th… Continue reading